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Combination automobile folding tool

US4607406A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
10References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 1985
Grant dateAug 26, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60B29/003
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combination tool for automobile use having components foldable into an elongated body, the tool being usable for tire replacement and screw jack operation. An elongated body of U transverse cross section includes an annular socket pivotally affixed at one end for connection to a hexagonal bolt or jack screw head, and a handle is pivotally connected to the body other end movable between crank handle positions and an extended position in alignment with the body length. A lock slide is selectively positionable upon the body between positions retaining the handle within the body and locking the handle in alignment with the body length.

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